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De novo thrombus on an atrial septal defect device 3 years after its implantation

Olawale O Olabiyi1, David L S Morales, Wayne J Franklin

  • 1The Lillie Frank Abercrombie Section of Cardiology, Department of Pediatrics, Texas Children's Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, 6221 Fannin St MC-19345-C, Houston, TX 77030, USA. olabiyi@bcm.edu

Pediatric Cardiology
|June 20, 2012
PubMed

Insights

Percutaneous closure of secundum atrial septal defects (ASD) can lead to rare, late complications. This case highlights device thrombus as a very late complication after ASD closure.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiology
  • Medical Devices
  • Congenital Heart Disease

Background:

  • Secundum atrial septal defect (ASD) is a common congenital heart defect (CHD), occurring in 1 in 1,500 live births.
  • Percutaneous closure is a standard treatment for secundum ASDs.
  • Early complications include device issues, arrhythmias, and thrombus formation.

Observation:

  • This report details a patient experiencing a very late complication following percutaneous closure of a secundum ASD.

Findings:

  • The patient developed device thrombus, a rare but significant late complication.
  • This finding underscores the potential for delayed adverse events after ASD device closure.

Implications:

  • Awareness of very late complications like device thrombus is crucial for long-term patient management.
  • Further research may be needed to understand the mechanisms and prevention of late-onset device-related thrombosis.

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